Thanks to advances in treatment, many diseases that were once considered fatal are now treated as manageable, chronic diseases. But to access those tr…
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“When someone faces cancer, they shouldn't have to go it alone.” – Orlando Ashworth, CPO, LLS Cancer doesn’t just impact an individual. It sends rippl…
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Side effects of cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth and jaw, and they impact your quality of life. The side ef…
All of us were impacted by the tragedy of September 11. For those who dedicated countless hours to rescue, recovery, and clean-up efforts, the effects…
Our “Meet the Researcher” series on The LLS Blog shares what our outstanding LLS-funded researchers are working on, the incredible impact they’re maki…
Blood cancer survivors don't always have serious long-term or late effects of treatment. For those who do, some long-term effects, such as fatigue, ca…
Follicular lymphoma (FL) is derived from white blood cells that grow in an uncontrolled, slow manner. Therefore, FL is considered an indolent disease …
Watch and wait (also called active surveillance) involves closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until symptoms appear …
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More than 100 volunteer advocates traveled to Washington, D.C. this spring with one goal in mind: urge lawmakers to address rising healthcare costs—an…
Watch and wait involves closely monitoring a patient's condition without giving any treatment until symptoms appear or change. Some people can manage …
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In an ideal world, it shouldn’t matter who you are, where you live, how much money or what kind of insurance you have—none of those factors should imp…
Throughout treatment, allow and encourage your child to continue to play and to do any of the things they enjoy and can do.
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Over $1.9 billion invested since 1949 for vital, lifesaving research is bringing us closer to better treatments and cures. Breakthroughs begin here…
Supporting cutting edge, innovative and discovery oriented research, to understand blood cancer properties and vulnerabilities and aimed toward advanc…
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With the cost of cancer care rising at an alarming rate, more of the cost burden is shifting to patients, many of whom are then forced to delay or eve…
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Understanding your diagnosis will help you make informed decisions about your treatment. It will also give you greater insight into the scientific adv…
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Understanding your child’s diagnosis will help you make informed decisions about their treatment. It will also give you greater insight into the scien…
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In this Q&A, we are highlighting Dr. Christopher R. Flowers, MD, chair of Lymphoma and Myeloma at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center an…
Many blood cancer survivors remember the day they were diagnosed, and they never forget it. For Racheli Alkobey Peltier—Director of Diversity, Equity,…
Find blood cancer care and treatment support by age group. Blood cancer care is not a one-size-fits-all approach. As we age, our bodies and social cir…
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Understanding your diagnosis will help you make informed decisions about your treatment. It will also give you greater insight into the scientific adv…
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These webpages cover a range of sensitive topics related to intercourse, sexual health, intimacy and cancer. Although not always discussed, sexual hea…
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is derived from white blood cells that grow in an uncontrolled, rapid manner and therefore require treatment. It…
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Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a subtype of lymphoma resulting from change in the DNA of a type of white blood cell known as a lymphocyte and is characteriz…
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